Dr. Philip D. Smith, Jr.

Dr. Philip D. Smith Jr., age 92 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his residence. His memorial service will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with his son, Edward Smith, officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 3:00 PM on Monday, prior to the service at 3:00 PM. A reception will follow the service at the Smith home.

Philip D. Smith Jr was born February 22, 1933, in Almeda County, CA, to the late Philip D. and Dorothy Gibbs Smith. On January 29, 1954, he married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Irene Grant Smith, and she preceded him in death on March 26, 2023.

Mr. Smith was a member of Kentucky Lake Road Church of Christ and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Korean War. He taught for over 30 years at West Chester University, serving as Professor and Dean. He was a published author and an expert in Scottish tartans.

Mr. Smith is survived by his daughter, Corrine Smith Garrison of Cookeville, TN; his son, Edward (Sara) Smith of Paris; grandchildren: Grant Garrison, Kevin Garrison, Philip Smith, Katelyn Garrison, Abigail Venuso, Hannah Brinker, and Paige Smith; great-grandchildren: Helen Brinker, Zipporah Venuso, Philip Edward Smith, Sora Brinker, Eden Venuso, and coming soon Saorsa Smith; brother, Rodney Smith of Reno, NV; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Besides his parents and wife, Mr. Smith was also preceded in death by a son, Philip D. Smith III, and a brother, Donald LePage.

Memorials may be made to Willing Minds, 1878 Nails Creek Road, Burns, TN 37029, or Venmo @stephen-walker-234